Celebrating Africa

P is for Pilotto

New Angles

Hi guys! So here's just a quick post to show you another Ankara look. This is probably my most favourite fabric of all my Ankara fabrics; I love the texture of the fabric, the print and its neutral tones - perfect for upcoming Autumn events.

Floral Tribute

Hi guys!!! The past month has been quite a busy one for me. From styling a photo shoot, to preparing for my holiday, and helping out with the young people's group at my church called the Mighty Ones. One of my most recent and exciting projects was My Style Journal's collaboration with a talented photography duo, Isaac and Tayo. Isaac and Tayo run a photography company called E-F Media, check out their Facebook page here and have a look at Tayo's own photography website here. 

I was really excited to work with E-F Media. Both Isaac and Tayo are so passionate about photography and we had so much fun during the shoot. 

Here's the first look we shot together. If you're a regular reader of my blog you'd know how much I adore floral and graphic prints and coordinates. This is an old top and skirt I got from River Island last year summer but I think floral prints are timeless spring/summer pieces. I can almost see myself wearing this again next spring/summer. 

My Style Journal: Six Months On...

Wow guys, it's been exactly six months since I started blogging and I've really enjoyed sharing my outfit looks with you guys - my devoted readers :) I think that I've learnt a lot about fashion and style since I started blogging and one thing I've really enjoyed is playing with trends and adapting them to my own personal style. 

 

To celebrate My Style Journal's six months anniversary I've compiled just few of my favourite style posts on the blog so far:

Relaxed in Uniqlo

As you can probably tell by now, my style is quite laid back. I think comfort is definitely a rule of thumb when considering your personal style; you must be comfortable in what you wear at all times - unless you're rocking 5.5 inch Louboutins, of course :P
 

On a Cold Spring Day 

I just love how edgy this look was! That's the thing about style, it's so versatile. One day you can step out looking as chic and fabulous as Victoria Beckham and the next day as edgy and cool as Miley Cyrus. My favourite part of this outfit was that cape!! I can't thank my brother enough for buying it for me as a Christmas present. 
 

Down in London Town

I remember how much this London trip was such a welcome distraction from my dissertation. I had so much fun with my friends Ellee, Tej and Eman running around London without a care in the world!!

Street Style

I love this post especially because of the photography skills. Big thanks to my good friend Babz who also runs a menswear style and photography blog. Check it out here. 

 

An Afternoon in the Park

 

Monochrome: Polka Dots on Stripes

The monochrome trend is probably one of my favourites of all the Spring/Summer 2013 trends because it is so simple and you can do so much with it. Look out for an upcoming post where I've restyled this skirt. 

My Traditional Style

This was one of my first posts and I really enjoyed sharing a bit of my African background with you all. Look out for upcoming posts on what I've made out of these gorgeous Ankara fabrics. 

I've really enjoyed my blogging journey so far and I sure hope you guys have too. If there's anything in particular you'd like me to blog about please feel free to leave a comment or drop me an email at kikeodeks@googlemail.com. I look forward to sharing more style posts with you all - just don't forget to follow my blog by leaving your email address (see bottom of the screen) OR via bloglovin' to keep updated. Just imagine, My Style Journal will soon be one year old! Woop! 

Thanks for reading and following.

xo, K.O.

My 'Traditional' Style

I just love prints and what better way to work a printed outfit than with Ankara (African) fabric?! Imagine my surprise (like all you fashion lovers out there) when African print started trending over 3 years ago :O.
I recall fashion designer Veronica Etro was one of the firsts to send her models down the catwalks of New York Fashion Week (S/S 2011) in gorgeous graphic African print! And then there was Asos Africa *sighs* I felt so proud of my heritage *tear drop* (lol, deep much).

Welcome to My Style Journal!

Hi there, and welcome to My Style Journal!

My name is Kike and I am completely new to this blogging world, and quite excited about it! My style journal is all about what I get up to fashion and style-wise. To me, style is all about versatility and flexibility - that just basically means you can style one particular piece of clothing in so many different ways and that's what I'm all about. I'm one who enjoys keeping up with trends but I think it's all about owning that trend with your own personal style so that your personality shines through it.